jason

ja-son · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Greek origin.

  2. 2.

    In Greek mythology, the leader of the Argonauts who quested for the Golden Fleece.

Related words

See also: joshua

Etymology

From Greek Iason (Ἰάσων), traditionally derived from iasthai ("to heal"), meaning "healer." In the New Testament, it may be a Greek form of Joshua.